dogs
Fetch-playing companions
Dogs are domesticated canines kept as pets, working animals, or companions.
The word extends to related animals (prairie dog, wild dog) and mechanical gripping devices.
Informally, dogs are feet: My dogs are killing me.
To dog someone is to follow persistently: Bad luck dogged him for years.
Something that goes to the dogs falls into ruin.
Wild pack canine
- coyoteWild North American canid
- foxCunning wild canine
- jackalWild African dog
- dingoAustralian wild canine
domesticated · breed · pack · howling · barking · snout · muzzle · fur
Hunting dog breed
- retrieverDog trained to fetch game
- pointerReference to memory location
- beagleTracking hound breed
- bloodhoundScent-tracking dog breed
tracking · scent · flushing · game · quarry · prey · pursuit · foxhound
Retriever breed from Canada
- Golden RetrieverAffable blond sporting breed
- PoodleCurly-coated dog breed
- ChihuahuaNorthern Mexican state and capital
- Great DaneLarge shorthaired breed
Dachshund · Pitbull · Terrier · Shih Tzu · Dalmatian · Akita · Malinois · mutt
Guard or monitor
- protectorOne who safeguards others
- securityProtection from threat
- patrolRegular surveillance route
- alertWarning or watchfulness
territorial · bark · intimidate · defender · vigilant · sentry · deterrent · intruder
Firm in allegiance
- faithfulConsistently loyal and true
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- affectionWarm emotional attachment
- bondBinding tie or connection
friendship · trustworthy · protective · obedient · steadfast · cuddle · comfort · emotional support
Neck encirclement
- leashAnimal restraint cord
- fetchGo get and return
- treatsSnacks given as rewards
- groomingSelf-care for appearance
veterinarian · kennel · adoption · training · housebreaking · neuter · spay · kibble
wolf
Wild pack canine
dingo · domesticated · breed · pack · howling · barking · snout · muzzle · fur · tail
hound
Hunting dog breed
bloodhound · tracking · scent · flushing · game · quarry · prey · pursuit · foxhound · setter
Labrador
Retriever breed from Canada
- Golden RetrieverAffable blond sporting breed
- PoodleCurly-coated dog breed
- ChihuahuaNorthern Mexican state and capital
Great Dane · Dachshund · Pitbull · Terrier · Shih Tzu · Dalmatian · Akita · Malinois · mutt · purebred
watchdog
Guard or monitor
alert · territorial · bark · intimidate · defender · vigilant · sentry · deterrent · intruder · property
paws
Animal feet
fur · coat · ears · whiskers · dewclaw · claws · pads · nose · jowls · hackles
loyal
Firm in allegiance
bond · friendship · trustworthy · protective · obedient · steadfast · cuddle · comfort · emotional support · man's best friend
collar
Neck encirclement
grooming · veterinarian · kennel · adoption · training · housebreaking · neuter · spay · kibble · crate
barking
Canine vocal outburst
- howlingProlonged mournful crying sound
- whiningProlonged nasal complaining
- pantingRapid labored breathing
wagging · sniffing · digging · chewing · jumping · licking · rolling · fetching · begging · zoomies
sheepdog
Dog bred for herding
herd · corgi · Australian Shepherd · livestock · nipping · driving · gathering · instinct · farm · ranch
- hot dogSausage served in bun
- cats and dogsIdiom for torrential precipitation
- dog parkEnclosed area for pets
- walk the dogExercise your canine outside
- wet dogRain-soaked canine
- dog tagsStamped metal identification worn by soldiers
dog, dogged, dogma, underdog, dogmatic, doggedness, doggerel, dogmatism, dogleg